My sister used to make this and I didn't know the recipe step by step so I winged it. I used what I had on hand. I used rigatoni but I think you're supposed to use pasta shells. Oh well. Same flavor :)

From the Southern Living 2012 Christmas Cookbook

In my family we were 12 siblings and sometimes there was not enough money to buy things like meat and fish ... but my mother loves all astute and fighting house to give their children something rich and special, to us this recipe with a little shredded chicken broth and much more besides enriching it with some red tomatoes cooked ... with all the other ingredients always tastes delicious. !!! And we are delighted. And grateful to our mother for cooking humble but delicious !!!

When the cold and seemingly longest month of the year (January) comes, I find the unresistable urge to make soup. Here’s a simple one that’s heartwarming and will make your home smell like heaven! I add my soup to rice, but you can use pasta, potato, or any type of rice, or even riced cauliflower for a lower carb approach! Enjoy!!

My wifes grandmother is from Mexico and this is how she cooks sopa.

way better than canned soup.

Stores were low on chicken ut,oh.... Oh here is some grilled chicken Fajita meat. Well let's make some soup.

This rice is a great tradition in my family. We serve it with pretty much anything and everything. Enjoy:)

From my Facebook recipe page 'ChrisO's Kitchen Rules!'.

This is a hit with my family. People who taste this are very surprised at how flavorful this is. You can double the recipe for more servings, and each ingredient is optional of course... My kids always prefer no onions. But it still doesn't take the taste away.